Official United Rugby Championship thread

[Sards]

He is doing well, considering his size. I can see why he was capped by Scotland.

I'm a bit disappointed with Venter. With Vincent and Siya in the mix now, he's going to struggle to get game time.

It's impressive to have such depth on the bench

When will the talent and the depth translate into trophies in the cabinet?

So far this year the Stormers URC team has not been able to beat the Sharks. It's 1 to nil for the Sharks. We conveniently forget these things.

[Sards]

One game for the $harks and Eben is immediately called into the Bok squad.

So nice to see a talented player finally reaching his full potential in the right environment.

Listening to his post match chat. It feels like it's still new to Eben being a Shark. We have been through this with every player that joins. Given time he will grow to be a part of the family. All the accolades he received for Saturdays performance certainly helped him feel like he fits in. He really took his trade to a different level. I can't remember a game that he was so involved and fitted in so smoothly. Of course he is one of the ultimate professionals. Everett talked about how diligently Eben studied his part. Like Eben said. This team is going to go places........I am really enjoying his involvement. I feel proud to be a Sharks supporter.

[handyman]

It's impressive to have such depth on the bench

When will the talent and the depth translate into trophies in the cabinet?

So far this year the Stormers URC team has not been able to beat the Sharks. It's 1 to nil for the Sharks. We conveniently forget these things.

I think that's the difference. We want to win the competition (and we have), not just one team in the competition.

I guess it's different for you, WP/Stormers have always been the benchmark in South African rugby.

[OomStruisbaai]

One game for the $harks and Eben is immediately called into the Bok squad.

So nice to see a talented player finally reaching his full potential in the right environment.

Listening to his post match chat. It feels like it's still new to Eben being a Shark. We have been through this with every player that joins. Given time he will grow to be a part of the family. All the accolades he received for Saturdays performance certainly helped him feel like he fits in. He really took his trade to a different level. I can't remember a game that he was so involved and fitted in so smoothly. Of course he is one of the ultimate professionals. Everett talked about how diligently Eben studied his part. Like Eben said. This team is going to go places........I am really enjoying his involvement. I feel proud to be a Sharks supporter.

You hate the likes of Eben Kolisi, Bongi when they played for the Stormers (du Preez lot was your heroes) Now they are the next best thing since white bread.

No wonder you keep posting about Facebook and Keo kak on this board.

Your type deserves social media.

[assfly]

You hate the likes of Eben Kolisi, Bongi when they played for the Stormers (du Preez lot was your heroes) Now they are the next best thing since white bread.

Never change Oom

[OomStruisbaai]

You hate the likes of Eben Kolisi, Bongi when they played for the Stormers (du Preez lot was your heroes) Now they are the next best thing since white bread.

Never change Oom

Eben has always been a game changer. Remember him got stuck into Bismarck when he was still a laaitie.

I am worried about him playing non stop since the 1st Wales test. They hardly sub him. Will be a tragedy if we lose him.

[OomStruisbaai]

Here you go

[Sards]

When will the talent and the depth translate into trophies in the cabinet?

So far this year the Stormers URC team has not been able to beat the Sharks. It's 1 to nil for the Sharks. We conveniently forget these things.

I think that's the difference. We want to win the competition (and we have), not just one team in the competition.

I guess it's different for you, WP/Stormers have always been the benchmark in South African rugby.

Uh uh.....we beat you. With our C team. We have nothing to prove.

[Sards]

One game for the $harks and Eben is immediately called into the Bok squad.

So nice to see a talented player finally reaching his full potential in the right environment.

Listening to his post match chat. It feels like it's still new to Eben being a Shark. We have been through this with every player that joins. Given time he will grow to be a part of the family. All the accolades he received for Saturdays performance certainly helped him feel like he fits in. He really took his trade to a different level. I can't remember a game that he was so involved and fitted in so smoothly. Of course he is one of the ultimate professionals. Everett talked about how diligently Eben studied his part. Like Eben said. This team is going to go places........I am really enjoying his involvement. I feel proud to be a Sharks supporter.

You hate the likes of Eben Kolisi, Bongi when they played for the Stormers (du Preez lot was your heroes) Now they are the next best thing since white bread.

No wonder you keep posting about Facebook and Keo kak on this board.

Your type deserves social media.

What do you think this is oom. And that quote about Willemse.... ..... that you quoted...... ...

That was from fb....

[Sards]

You hate the likes of Eben Kolisi, Bongi when they played for the Stormers (du Preez lot was your heroes) Now they are the next best thing since white bread.

No wonder you keep posting about Facebook and Keo kak on this board.

Your type deserves social media.

Bongi , Eben, Kolisi and Notsche.....never played like that for the Stormers. Don't be a doos ouboet

[handyman]

So far this year the Stormers URC team has not been able to beat the Sharks. It's 1 to nil for the Sharks. We conveniently forget these things.

I think that's the difference. We want to win the competition (and we have), not just one team in the competition.

I guess it's different for you, WP/Stormers have always been the benchmark in South African rugby.

Uh uh.....we beat you. With our C team. We have nothing to prove.

Well, surely the aim must be to win the competition?

[Sards]

Sharks prep

Sharks hard in preparation for the weekend

Some ex Lions, Cheetahs and Stormers players

[Sards]

Well, surely the aim must be to win the competition?

Duh.....for all URC teams

[handyman]

Well, surely the aim must be to win the competition?

Duh.....for all URC teams

Yet here you are going on about a win against the Stormers? During last season. Which we won.

[OomStruisbaai]

Well, surely the aim must be to win the competition?

Duh.....for all URC teams

Yet here you are going on about a win against the Stormers? During last season. Which we won.

He is talking about a no meaning warm up match at Grey High. The match that Bosch broke his hand. really digging deep.

[handyman]

Duh.....for all URC teams

Yet here you are going on about a win against the Stormers? During last season. Which we won.

He is talking about a no meaning warm up match at Grey High. The match that Bosch broke his hand. really digging deep.

Wait, what? You cannot be serious?

[Sards]

Yet here you are going on about a win against the Stormers? During last season. Which we won.

He is talking about a no meaning warm up match at Grey High. The match that Bosch broke his hand. really digging deep.

Wait, what? You cannot be serious?

A win is a win. Winners are grinners. Losers can't be chosers.

[FalseBayFC]

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Been quite impressed by Dylan Richardson. He seems to have added some power to his mobility. Hitting a lot harder than he was last season.

He is doing well, considering his size. I can see why he was capped by Scotland.

I'm a bit disappointed with Venter. With Vincent and Siya in the mix now, he's going to struggle to get game time.

Richardson is turning into a bit of a beast. He's now at 110 kg as per the Sharks site. James Venter is a tiny guy for a forward. 1.79m and 97kg. He's a real little dynamo but being undersized for your position is always going to limit you. Kwagga Smith is the same. 1.8m and 95kg. He's a complete physical freak though.

[Sards]

Anyone following the Sacha drama. Rassie is hinting he will take Sacha on the year end tour but it's " up to the youngster".
My advice. Take the English offer Sacha. How many players has Rassnabber vokked over. The twins. Esterhuizen. Roos. Capping them and vokking their international careers. Let's be honest. Nienaber has a hard on for Willemse. No way he will undo all that to let Sacha take over the 10 duties. No matter how much better Sacha may be.

[handyman]

It depends on the long term plan with Willemse. I think Willemse's long term future is at 12.

[OomStruisbaai]

It depends on the long term plan with Willemse. I think Willemse's long term future is at 12.

Damian is a freak. He can start for the Bokke in 15/12 and 10.

[OomStruisbaai]

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Benetton v Bulls
(Stadio Monigo, Treviso – Kick-off: 18.30; 18.30 SA time; 16.30 GMT)
Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Filippo Russo (Italy), Alex Frasson (Italy)
TMO: Olly Hodges (Ireland)

Connacht v Scarlets
(The Sportsground, Galway – Kick-off: 19.35; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Morné Ferreira (South Africa), Padraic Reidy (Ireland)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Zebre Parma v Edinburgh
(Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma – Kick-off: 14.00; 13.00 Ireland & UK time)
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
Assistant referees: Manuel Bottino (Italy), Alberto Favaro (Italy)
TMO: Jon Mason (Wales)

Lions v Glasgow Warriors
(Ellis Park, Johannesburg – Kick-off: 16.05; 15.05 Ireland & UK time)
Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa), Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa)
TMO: Chris Busby (Ireland)

Sharks v Ulster
(Kings Park, Durban – Kick-off: 18.15; 17.15 Ireland & UK time)
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa), Griffin Colby (South Africa)
TMO: Ben Blain (Scotland)

Leinster v Munster
(Lansdowne Road, Dublin – Kick-off: 17.15; 16.15 GMT)
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Peter Martin (Ireland), Oisin Quinn (Ireland)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Cardiff v Stormers
(Arms Park, Cardiff – Kick-off: 19.35; 20.35 SA time; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Assistant referees: Simon Rees (Wales), Carwyn Williams (Wales)
TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

Dragons v Ospreys
(Rodney Parade, Newport – Kick-off: 15.00; 14.00 GMT)
Referee: Adam Jones (Wales)
Assistant referees: Mike English (Wales), Wayne Davies (Wales)
TMO: Ian Davies (Wales)

[fishfoodie]

Fucking hell

The two games of the weekend are the Irish Derby, & Sharks v Ulster, & the thick plums put them on at the same fucking time.

Gobshites !

[OomStruisbaai]

DHL Stormers prop Sazi Sandi is free to play after an appeal to overturn his three-week ban for a red card in Round 3 of the Vodacom #URC was successful. The red card has been expunged from his record.

https://bit.ly/3eHqmam

[Sards]

DHL Stormers prop Sazi Sandi is free to play after an appeal to overturn his three-week ban for a red card in Round 3 of the Vodacom #URC was successful. The red card has been expunged from his record.

https://bit.ly/3eHqmam

Wondering if Rohan applied for this

[PornDog]

Fucking hell

The two games of the weekend are the Irish Derby, & Sharks v Ulster, & the thick plums put them on at the same fucking time.

Gobshites !

That is infuriatingly stupid!

[OomStruisbaai]

Fucking hell

The two games of the weekend are the Irish Derby, & Sharks v Ulster, & the thick plums put them on at the same fucking time.

Gobshites !

That is infuriatingly stupid!

Dont watch the Sharks putting 50 up on Ulster, rather watch Leinster putting 50 on Munster.

[handyman]

Kolisi vs Vermeulen

[PornDog]

Leinster may well end up comfortable enough against Munster, but if you're expecting Ulster to just roll over and have their belly rubbed I think you're in for a bit of a surprise. Sharks obviously still favourites, but I expect it to be a very tough game.

Sharks are just 4 point favourites with Paddy Power

[OomStruisbaai]

Vodacom Bulls va Benneton: 15 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14 David Kriel, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Wandisile Simelane, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Elrigh Louw, 7 Marco van Staden, 6 Marcell Coetzee (captain), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Janko Swanepoel, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp. Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Walt Steenkamp, 20 WJ Steenkamp, 21 Zak Burger, 22 Morne Steyn, 23 Stravino Jacobs.

[OomStruisbaai]

Can't understand why Simelane move to the Bulls. Jake White playing such a talent on the wing. Is he brain dead?

[OomStruisbaai]

Look like Durban curry is to strong for Glasgow. Team struggles with guppo guts.

[OomStruisbaai]

Leinster may well end up comfortable enough against Munster, but if you're expecting Ulster to just roll over and have their belly rubbed I think you're in for a bit of a surprise. Sharks obviously still favourites, but I expect it to be a very tough game.

Sharks are just 4 point favourites with Paddy Power

The only way Ulster can beat them is to open it up. Play a Stormers gameplan. The Sharks defense is kak. They get cricket scores against them.

[OomStruisbaai]

20 Oct 2022 10:49

Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Marnus Potgieter, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Boeta Chamberlain, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit (captain), 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Carlu Sadie, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 James Venter, 21 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 22 Cameron Wright, 23 Anthony Volmink.

Date: Saturday, October 22
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 18.15 (17.15 Ireland time; 16.15 GMT)
Referee: Sam Grove-White
Assistant referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Griffin Colby
TMO: Ben Blain

[Sards]

Eisch. Kak side. Ulster by 30

[PornDog]

Leinster may well end up comfortable enough against Munster, but if you're expecting Ulster to just roll over and have their belly rubbed I think you're in for a bit of a surprise. Sharks obviously still favourites, but I expect it to be a very tough game.

Sharks are just 4 point favourites with Paddy Power

The only way Ulster can beat them is to open it up. Play a Stormers gameplan. The Sharks defense is kak. They get cricket scores against them.

Ulster are averaging about 40 points a game so far this season

[OomStruisbaai]

Leinster may well end up comfortable enough against Munster, but if you're expecting Ulster to just roll over and have their belly rubbed I think you're in for a bit of a surprise. Sharks obviously still favourites, but I expect it to be a very tough game.

Sharks are just 4 point favourites with Paddy Power

The only way Ulster can beat them is to open it up. Play a Stormers gameplan. The Sharks defense is kak. They get cricket scores against them.

Ulster are averaging about 40 points a game so far this season

Well Duanne Vermeulen will be valuable (double his money) worth to Ulster.

That's the difference between Soup and URC. We play against excellent vokken Saffers.

[Sards]

Leinster may well end up comfortable enough against Munster, but if you're expecting Ulster to just roll over and have their belly rubbed I think you're in for a bit of a surprise. Sharks obviously still favourites, but I expect it to be a very tough game.

Sharks are just 4 point favourites with Paddy Power

The only way Ulster can beat them is to open it up. Play a Stormers gameplan. The Sharks defense is kak. They get cricket scores against them.

How did that work out when we met this year......oh I forgot. We beat the Stormers with our C team

[Sards]

It's going to be wet. Can we start making excuses already like the Stormers

[handyman]

Leinster may well end up comfortable enough against Munster, but if you're expecting Ulster to just roll over and have their belly rubbed I think you're in for a bit of a surprise. Sharks obviously still favourites, but I expect it to be a very tough game.

Sharks are just 4 point favourites with Paddy Power

The only way Ulster can beat them is to open it up. Play a Stormers gameplan. The Sharks defense is kak. They get cricket scores against them.

How did that work out when we met this year......oh I forgot. We beat the Stormers with our C team

How many log points for that victory?